Long, eel-like body with very long dorsal and anal fins. Colour varies but is usually orange/brown with black spots creating a mottled pattern on flanks and back. Three prominent barbules around mouth. Scaleless skin is slimy.
Distribution
Found in shallow inshore waters all around UK and Ireland. More common in rocky or mixed ground.
Feeds On
Scours seabed for marine worms, prawns, shellfish and small crustaceans.
- Scientific name: Gaidropsarus vulgaris
- Also known as: Slug
- Size: up to 2ft and 3lb. Shore caught typically under 1lb.
- UK minimum size: 8ins/20cm
- UK shore caught record: 3lb 12oz
- IUCN Status: NE (Not Evaluated)
